How long is the commute from Susanville, CA?
Workers who live in Susanville, CA take an average of 15.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.9 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in Susanville get to work
| Means of transportation | Susanville | Lassen County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.4% (±5.2 points) | 74.2% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±3.9 points) | 13.2% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.3% (±3.5 points) | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.0% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Susanville, the average commute is lower than in Lassen County (19.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Susanville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lassen County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lassen County, Susanville ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1032 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Susanville
| Vehicles available | Susanville | Lassen County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±3.5 points) | 6.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% (±4.4 points) | 30.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.9% (±4.2 points) | 31.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±4.4 points) | 32.1% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Susanville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lassen County (6.3%).
It is also higher than in California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Susanville
| Susanville | Lassen County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.0% (±1.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±2.1 points) | 94.8% (±1.6 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±3.4 points) | 88.7% (±2.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Susanville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lassen County (88.7%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Susanville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susanville | — | 15.9 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Johnstonville | 4.3 mi | 17.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Janesville | 12 mi | 25.2 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Westwood | 22 mi | 17.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Chester | 33 mi | 25.0 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy | 39 mi | 13.2 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| East Quincy | 39 mi | 10.2 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Portola | 43 mi | 21.3 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Loyalton | 56 mi | 24.1 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Quincy, CA (10.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Janesville, CA (25.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lassen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janesville | 25.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 2 | Johnstonville | 17.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Westwood | 17.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Susanville | 15.9 minutes (±2.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Susanville
How long is the average commute in Susanville?
Workers who live in Susanville, CA take an average of 15.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Susanville without a car?
10.7% of households in Susanville have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Susanville?
3.9% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Susanville worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Susanville city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Susanville city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Susanville city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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